Hosta “Royal Standard”
$21.99
Hosta Royal Standard forms a broad mound of glossy light green leaves and carries fragrant white flowers in late summer for moist, partly shaded borders.
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Description
Hosta Royal Standard forms a broad mound of glossy light green leaves, with fragrant white flowers held above the foliage in late summer. The flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Grow it in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds. It works in shaded borders, under shrubs, and in large containers. This plant is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Hosta 'Royal Standard', Hosta "Royal Standard", Hosta Royal, Hosta Wayside Perfection |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower summer | Purple, White |
| Aspect | East, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Garden edging and borders, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Water at soil level beneath the leaves and do not let the soil dry out. Shelter the plant from strong winds. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Hosta, Plantain lily, Funkia |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23019288, 7937668841523, ZHOSRS0001G, Hosta-Royal-Standard-Plantain-, 201813409, 201813410, 201784626 |
| Usps | Glossy light green leaves form a broad, vigorous clump., Fragrant white flowers attract hummingbirds in late summer., Thrives in partial or full shade with evenly moist soil. |
| Propagation | Divide plants in late summer or early spring. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails may damage the plant; vine weevils may affect potted plants. |
| Diseases | Hosta Virus X, tobacco rattle virus, and tomato ringspot virus may affect the plant. |
| Pruning | Remove dead foliage at the end of the growing season. |
| Hazardous information | This plant is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. |
| Watering instructions | Keep fertile, well-drained soil evenly moist. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial or full shade with north or east exposure. |
| Common Name | Royal Standard Hosta |